Baltimore weather: Region could see storms, tornado Wednesday; Harford County Public Schools to dismiss early
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm are predicted before 3 p.m. Wednesday. Some of the storms could be severe with a high near 66. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Harford County Public Schools will dismiss three hours early Wednesday because of those wind gusts. All field trips and afterschool/evening activities are canceled.
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The weather service also is alerting residents to be on the watch for a potential tornado.
"Isolated severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts and hail are possible this afternoon. A tornado or two cannot be ruled out as well," the NWS said in a statement.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. said it's preparing for the storm with increased staffing, including 350 "mutual assistance personnel." A statement from the utility reads, "This storm is expected to be as strong, or possibly stronger, than the windstorm that impacted our region on Feb. 16."
At the Bay Bridge, there is the potential for eastbound delays during the afternoon and evening rush hour period. Precipitation, wind warnings or restrictions will prevent officials from implementing two-way operations, during which one lane of eastbound traffic is directed to the westbound span.
Wednesday evening will likely bring more showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m. with a low around 45.
The rain is expected to move from the area Thursday, which will turn partly sunny with a high near 57 with a west wind of 13 to 23 mph and gusting up to 45 mph. Temperatures are projected to drop to around 35 at night.
Friday is predicted to be calmer — mostly sunny with a high near 59. In the evening, conditions should shift to mostly cloudy with a low around 40.
The sun will likely continue to shine Saturday with highs reaching 52 again with a low around 34.
The end of the weekend is forecast to bring more sunny conditions and a high near 53 on Sunday and low near 36.
The sunny conditions are expected to continue next week with warmer conditions — a high near 58 on Monday and 66 on Tuesday.
Baltimore Sun reporters Dan Belson and Matt Hubbard contributed to this article. Have a news tip? Contact Todd Karpovich at tkarpovich@baltsun.com or on X as @ToddKarpovich.
Originally Published:March 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM EST
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